A source close to the book deal told us, “This was being discussed before the Trump remarks were made, and that incident did not have any effect on the deal itself or the subject matter for the books.”

However, it is hoped that Brzezinski could tackle her clash with the president in a new chapter for “Knowing Your Value.”

Meanwhile, Brzezinski and Scarborough spent time over the July Fourth holiday looking at pricey homes on Nantucket in Massachusetts, where he has vacationed for many years, the Boston Globe reported.